8.9 ABC Changes in Earth's Surfaces
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20 questions
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Which type of plate boundary involves plates moving apart?
Which type of plate boundary involves plates moving apart?
- Divergent
- Transform
- Convergent
- Plate Boundary
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What type of boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?
What type of boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?
- Convergent
- Transform
- Divergent
- Plate Boundary
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What type of boundary is formed when two plates collide?
What type of boundary is formed when two plates collide?
- Convergent
- Divergent
- Transform
- Plate Boundary
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Which type of boundary is associated with the formation of new crust?
Which type of boundary is associated with the formation of new crust?
- Divergent
- Transform
- Convergent
- Plate Boundary
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Which landform is characterized by rolling hills and valleys?
Which landform is characterized by rolling hills and valleys?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Plateaus | arrow_right_alt | Plateaus |
Mountains | arrow_right_alt | Mountains |
Plains | arrow_right_alt | Plains |
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Which landform is typically formed by the action of waves?
Which landform is typically formed by the action of waves?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Beaches | arrow_right_alt | Oceans |
Valleys | arrow_right_alt | Mountains |
Canyons | arrow_right_alt | Oceans |
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Which landform is created by the movement of glaciers?
Which landform is created by the movement of glaciers?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Canyons | arrow_right_alt | Rivers |
Valleys | arrow_right_alt | Glaciers |
Caves | arrow_right_alt | Mountains |
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Which landform features a sudden, steep drop-off?
Which landform features a sudden, steep drop-off?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Valleys | arrow_right_alt | Beaches |
Mountains | arrow_right_alt | Plains |
Hills | arrow_right_alt | Canyons |
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What is the theory that explains how Earth's plates move?
What is the theory that explains how Earth's plates move?
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Which layer of the Earth contains the tectonic plates?
Which layer of the Earth contains the tectonic plates?
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What is the term for the boundary where two plates come together?
What is the term for the boundary where two plates come together?
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What natural event can happen when two plates slide past each other?
What natural event can happen when two plates slide past each other?
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What does a steep slope on a topographic map look like?
What does a steep slope on a topographic map look like?
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What does the contour interval represent on a topographic map?
What does the contour interval represent on a topographic map?
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What does a closed contour line on a topographic map indicate?
What does a closed contour line on a topographic map indicate?
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How can you tell a steep slope from a gentle slope on a topographic map?
How can you tell a steep slope from a gentle slope on a topographic map?
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What do contour lines that are close together indicate on a topographic map?
What do contour lines that are close together indicate on a topographic map?
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Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the Plate Tectonic Theory?
Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the Plate Tectonic Theory?